.Top Tier Auctions, LLC does NOT charge a Buyer’s Premium for live bidding. This does not mean there are not fees that the bidding platforms may charge such as taxes, handling fees, etc. that bring you to the final sales price. There is no sales tax in Tennessee for estate auctions. Some auctions or items may be subject to taxes that will have to be added to the auction price. If you have a resale certificate, that must be turned into auction company before you begin bidding. If you are bidding online, Top Tier Auctions, LLC will not be responsible for any taxes collected or due to your state of residence.

You must register to bid. Registering to bid creates a contract between the bidder and Top Tier Auctions, LLC. Bidder agrees with the Terms and Conditions by registering. Additional terms which may be posted or announced from the Auction block are just as binding as the printed Terms and Conditions. This applies to anyone bidding in person, online, over the phone, through a representative, or other means.

Inventory may be amended, updated, withdrawn or altered at any time before or during the Auction by the Auctioneer and/or the Seller included but not limited to the lot location in the sale, the number of items in the sale, or a reserve for an item in the sale. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that, in their opinion, does not commensurate with the value of the lot.

All goods are sold “as is” and all sales are final with no exchanges or refunds. Top Tier Auctions, LLC and its consignors make no representations or warranties as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, the correctness of the catalog or other description of physical condition, quality, size, medium, importance, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of any property, and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. The purchaser assumes complete responsibility for items at the drop of the hammer. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make sure they make all inspections they deem necessary before bidding.

Successful bidders are to pay for their purchases during or immediately after the sale or upon receipt of an invoice, unless other arrangements have been authorized in writing by the auction company. Payment may be made by cash or good check payable to Top Tier Auctions, LLC. The auction company reserves the right to hold property until a check clears. A monthly service charge of 1.5% will be added to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. A $30.00 fee will be added for returned checks. We do also allow payments using credit cards. Buyer will be charged a credit card fee. This fee is based on the type of card and if you are bidding live or online.

Purchaser agrees not to stop payment on checks, dispute the charge on credit card or disallow a bank draft. Purchaser is responsible for any expenses due to collection of bad check or non-payment. In the event of non-payment of bad check, the Auctioneer reserves the right to repossess the merchandise involved at any time at your location.

Top Tier Auctions, LLC reserves the right to sell to the next highest qualified bidder in the event the successful bidder does not comply with the terms of the sale.

Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid at any time for any reason. All bids are accepted at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. All bids are pending bids until accepted by auctioneer. Top Tier Auctions, LLC and/or auctioneer are not liable for any missed bids.

If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these terms and conditions, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Top Tier Auctions LLC may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale, and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has failed to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

When items are subject to Seller’s approval or with reserve, the Auction Company reserves the right to confirm the sale with the Seller and bid on behalf of the Seller if necessary. Items may have a reserve that may not be posted and Top Tier Auctions, LLC has the right to keep any information confidential as the reserve price. Top Tier Auctions, LLC acknowledges that since they are charging a Seller’s Premium, they have an interest in the item or property being sold and reserve the right to be able to bid to protect that interest. Items or property may either be bid in by the Auction company or passed if they do not meet an acceptable bid price.

Top Tier Auctions, LLC has a fiduciary responsibility to the Seller and/or Consignor they are working for. Top Tier Auctions, LLC has no obligation to disclose ownership interest by any seller including if seller is an owner, employee, or family member of Top Tier Auctions.

Top Tier auctions, LLC owners, employees, and family members have the right to bid on all items or property being sold online or live.

Absentee and telephone bids will be executed when possible as a convenience to customers. The auction company will not be held responsible for any errors or failures to accurately execute bids. All absentee and telephone bids must be received at least 24 hours before the start of the sale. Top Tier Auctions, LLC is not responsible for not being able to get a bidder on the phone. We will try to make any arrangements to be able to take a qualified bid. Please try and bid in person and if bidding online bidders should consider putting in their max bid amount to help ensure that if any issues arise, they can have the best probability for success. REGISTER TO BID ATLEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SALE IF BIDDING ONLINE. ONCE THE AUCTION HAS STARTED, WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE BIDDERS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR APPROVAL.

Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release and indemnify Top Tier Auctions. LLC, the Auctioneer from liability. Neither Top Tier Auctions, LLC, the Auctioneer nor his principal or seller shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises in which the sale is held.

The record taken by Top Tier Auctions, LLC will be considered final as recorded. If there is a dispute over sales price, it will be at the auctioneer’s full discretion how this dispute will be finalized.

Any person who registers, agrees to be subject to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Tennessee. Bidders agree to be bound by the laws of the State of Tennessee and subject to the courts of Tennessee jurisdiction.

All bidders acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to find and review all auction terms. Understand that at any time you have questions, you have a degree of expectation to ask so that you can bid with confidence and understand the auction process.

You accept all terms, conditions, and rules when registering for a bidder number and bidding on any real or personal property auctioned by Top Tier Auctions, LLC.

If you are bidding as an agent for another individual or company, and you execute a bid on behalf of someone else under your bidder number, then you are responsible for the settlement of that account.

Top Tier Auctions, LLC reserves the right to use any pictures of any item, real or personal, in any publication, advertising, or any form of media at their sole discretion.